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Appeal for information on missing Galway pensioner last seen in seaside town

September 9, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have issued an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of a pensioner who last seen in a seaside town in Galway. Denis Slyne was reported missing by his family after last being seen in Salthill yesterday morning. The 80-year-old was last seen in the Knocknacarra area at approximately 11.30am on Monday, September 8 the police force confirmed in a statement issued … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on missing Galway pensioner last seen in seaside town

Ireland launches national office for artificial intelligence

September 9, 2025 by

THE IRISH Government has announced the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO). The initiative, unveiled by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke, marks what he described as a “decisive step in Ireland’s digital future.” The new office is designed to coordinate AI policy and align Ireland’s efforts with key EU initiatives such as AI Factories and the AI … [Read more...] about Ireland launches national office for artificial intelligence

Tobacco worth €26k seized in raid at a home in Waterford

September 9, 2025 by

TOBACCO worth €26k has been seized following a raid on a home in Waterford. Revenue offices seized 29.65 kilograms of tobacco and approximately €109k in cash during the search of a residential property on September 5. Some 29.65 kilograms of tobacco were seized during the search by Revenue officers “The tobacco, branded Amber Leaf, represents a retail value of €26,216 and a … [Read more...] about Tobacco worth €26k seized in raid at a home in Waterford

Teenagers arrested after wing mirrors ‘kicked off cars’

September 9, 2025 by

POLICE have arrested two teenagers after wing mirrors were reportedly kicked of a number of cars in Belfast in the early hours of yesterday morning. “It was reported to police that young people were seen kicking wing mirrors off a number of cars parked in the Penrose Street area in the early hours of Monday morning, 8th September, at around 1.15am,” a PSNI spokesperson … [Read more...] about Teenagers arrested after wing mirrors ‘kicked off cars’

Man dies after motorcycles collide on Conor Pass in Co. Kerry

September 9, 2025 by

A MAN has died following a collision between two motorcycles on the Conor Pass in Co. Kerry. The vehicles collided at An Clochán on the R560 An Chonair (Conor Pass) at around 4.45pm on September 7. One of the motorcyclists, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man driving the second motorcycle, who is aged in his 60s, and a female passenger were both brought … [Read more...] about Man dies after motorcycles collide on Conor Pass in Co. Kerry

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August 19, 1876

The ship “Catalpa,” which carried six Irish Fenians who escaped from Australia, docked in the U.S. on this day in 1876. Funded by Clan na Gael and several pardoned Fenians already in the U.S., the “Catalpa” was purchased by the organization and set sail for western Australia where Thomas Darragh, Martin Hogan, Michael Harrington, Thomas Hassett, Robert Cranston and James Wilson were serving a penal colony sentence. The men were rescued from Australia on April 17, 1876 and the ship docked in New York on August 19.

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